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Song of Autumn (1983)

10.019831h 40mAR
DramaWarHistory

Directed by Mohamed Meziane Yala

Rating

10.0/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

AR

Release

January 1, 1983

Director

Mohamed Meziane Yala

Overview

Chants d’Automne (Song of Autumn), is a story of daily life on a colonial farm, at the start of the war of liberation in Algeria, describing individual and group behavior in this context. An unthinkable, even dangerous, romantic relationship, born in this context between Catherine, daughter of a set...

Cast

Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine)

Nourredine Meziane (Cheikh Nourredine)

Si Ali

Laurence Jeanneret

Laurence Jeanneret

Catherine

Madjid Farès

Madjid Farès

Abdelmalek

André Thorent

André Thorent

Monsieur Marcel

Mohamed Sirat

Mohamed Sirat

Belkacem

Hélène Vallier

Hélène Vallier

Madame Marcel

Jacques Blot

Jacques Blot

Antoine

Yves Gauthier

Yves Gauthier

Le Capitaine

Mohamed Bouchrait

Mohamed Bouchrait

L'Ouvrier

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Song of Autumn (1983), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Chants d’Automne (Song of Autumn), is a story of daily life on a colonial farm, at the start of the war of liberation in Algeria, describing individual and group behavior in this context. An unthinkable, even dangerous, romantic relationship, born in this context between Catherine, daughter of a settler, and Abdelmalek, son of a blacksmith. Managing his vast property in a feudal manner, Monsieur Marcel whose only ambition is his personal enrichment to the detriment of the community. Everyone fears his authority except his daughter Catherine, a student in France, who returns home during the holidays. She does not stop herself from expressing to him her ideas of justice which go against family and colonial practices. Catherine and Abdelmalek's romance makes relationships increasingly strained, but the call for freedom will be stronger than a woman's love.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Song of Autumn. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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